Drumroll Please! Here Are 11 Categories And Their Winners From The 67th National Film Awards
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After being delayed for a full year, the ones who won different categories in the 67th National Film Awards were finally announced on Monday during a press conference that occurred in Delhi. The awards were initially going to be held in May of last year but got delayed due to the severity of the coronavirus pandemic. The show bestowed honors on artists, film stars and multilingual films for the year 2019. Although the winners are typically presented with the awards by the President of India, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu did the honors this time and the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind was in charge of hosting high-tea for award recipients. The film Chhichhore, starring the late Sushant Singh Rajput, was awarded the Best Hindi Film and his fans were delighted to hear the news. So here are the wins of the award show:
1. Best Feature Film: Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham (Malayalam)
The film, which is set in the 16th century, recounts the story of the naval commander of the Samoothiri, Kunjali Marakkar IV, who defended the Malabar coast (present-day Kerala) against invasion by the Portuguese. The film had a major budget of Rs.100 Crore, which made it the most expensive Malayalam film to ever be made. It is scheduled to be released theatrically on the 13th of May of this year.
2. Best Editing Film: Jersey (Telugu)
This film is about a man who was once a promising sportsman and decided to take up sports once again. However, he faces many hurdles. After being falsely accused of bribery and losing his job, a man named Arjun tries to get back into sports in his mid-30s in order to afford a jersey for his ten-year-old son. The film is an emotional one, so keep a few tissues handy.
3. Best Screenplay Adapted: Gumnaami (Bengali)
This film showcases three theories that try to explain the mysterious circumstances surrounding the disappearance or death of Subhas Chandra Bose. It is based on the Mukherjee Commission hearings and explores whether he took his last breath in Russia, lived on as Gumnaami Baba or died in a plane crash.
4. Best Screenplay (Original): Jyeshthoputro (Bengali)
Indrajit is a popular star in Tollywood who heads back to his hometown after becoming aware of his father’s untimely demise. Once he arrives, he finds out that everything is not as it seems and he must discover the hidden complexities within his family that have started to surface. This is the first time actors Ritwik and Prosenjit shared screen space.
5. Best Actress: Kangana Ranaut (Manikarnika And Panga)
Kangana Ranaut plays Manikarnika (aka Rani of Jhansi), who is the wife of the king of Jhansi. She refuses to be beaten by the East India Company after they try to annex her kingdom. Soon, her rebellion is seen as a fiery revolution against British rule, and she must fight her final battle. Panga, on the other hand, stars Ranaut as a national-level Kabbadi player and is inspired by a real story. It follows her struggles, triumphs and overcoming of misogynistic stereotypes.
6. Best Actor(s): Manoj Bajpayee (Bhonsle) And Dhanush (Asuran)
Bhonsle stars Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role and follows the story of a retired police officer in Mumbai who befriends a little North Indian girl and her brother. He later finds out that the children and other migrants are being targeted by corrupt local politicians in the area.
Asuran follows the story of a poor man who lives with his children and wife in a remote area. They have a small piece of land on which they grow their crops. When a rich and greedy baron living in a nearby town tries to take their land, the patriarch of the family is unsure of the next course of action.
7. Best Cinematography: Jallikattu (Malayalam)
Jallikattu follows the story of a butcher named Kalan Varkey, whose buffalo (that was meant to be slaughtered) escapes from his clutches and goes astray, causing ultimate chaos in a nearby village.
8. Best Male Playback Singer: B Praak For Teri Mitti (Kesari)
Kesari follows the story of Havildar Ishar Singh, who, as a soldier in the British Indian Army, takes charge of 21 Sikh soldiers and leads a fight against invaders of Pashtun descent. The song Teri Mitti covers the passion and power of the soldiers who were involved in the fight.
9. Best Female Playback Singer: Savani Ravindra For Raan Petala (Bardo)
Savani Ravindra won an award for the Best Female Playback Singer for her song, Raan Petala. She performed this song for a Marathi film by the name of Bardo.
10. Best Hindi Film: Chhichhore
After hearing of a tragic incident, a middle-aged man by the name of Anirudh is pushed to go on a trip down memory lane and relive his glory days back in college along with his closest buddies. Chhichhore talks about the days when these people were labeled as losers.
11. Best Film On Social Issues: Anandi Gopal (Marathi)
Anandi Gopal is based on a true story and follows the inspiring tale of a woman named Anandi Joshi. Anandi had major aspirations to work in the medical field and, with the help of her husband, Gopalrao Joshi, became one of the first Indian female physicians. This story is set in the 19th century.
As they say, it’s better late than never and we are delighted that these films received the awards that they rightfully deserved. While the pandemic rages on, it’s great to see that our film industry is slowly picking up the pieces and finding ways to keep functioning. Do let us know what you think of the winners on this list! Let us know all of your thoughts in the comment section below!
